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Tracy is a classic hoodie with handknit charm. The hood is worked from the top down with a neat I-cord edging (and room for an optional drawstring) and is then knit seamlessly into the signature Cocoknits Method. The cozy front pocket is picked up from the body and incorporated with a three-needle join. Two short sections of the pocket lining are whip stitched to the inside of the sweater. The split ribbed hem provides extra movement and comfort at the hips. Although Julie doesn’t like to wear hoods herself, her long-time friend and Cocoknits team member, Tracy, loves a good hoodie. It was only fitting that our first hooded sweatshirt be named after her!
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BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
This sweater is worked using the Cocoknits Method, a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. The Cocoknits Method is explained in detail in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger, in her On Demand Classes, and in tutorials on cocoknits.com.

All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to pages in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail. Some knitters find that they can learn the new-to-them techniques with our free knit tutorials, while others are more comfortable purchasing an On Demand Class, or the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop book, available on our website and at many local yarn stores.
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Videos
Available for separate purchase: Tracy On Demand Class
How to Provisional Cast On with Judy’s Magic CO
How to Slip Slip Purl (ssp)
How to Sew Down Pocket Linings
How to Knit Front & Back (kf&b)

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)

Finished Measurements
Finished Bust: 36.5 (40, 43.5, 45.25)(49.75, 54.25, 57.75)(62.25, 65.75, 70.25)“ / 92.5 (101.5, 110.5, 115)(126.5, 137.5, 147)(158, 167, 178.5) cm
Finished Length: 21.5 (22.75, 23.5, 24)(26, 26, 26.5)(28.5, 29.25, 29.5)” / 55 (58, 59.5, 61)(66.5, 66.5, 67)(72, 74, 75) cm

Yarn
1190 (1320, 1425, 1510)(1730, 1835, 1960)(2185, 2360, 2515) yds / 1085 (1205, 1305, 1380)(1580, 1680, 1790)(2000, 2160, 2300) m of dk to worsted weight yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:
Bread & Butter Pretzel
100% U.S. Merino Wool; 130 yds / 118 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
10 (11, 11, 12)(14, 15, 15)(17, 19, 20) skeins in Dove (gray) and Porcini (brown)

De Rerum Natura Gilliatt
100% Merino Wool; 273 yds / 250 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8)(8, 9, 10) skeins in Poivre Et Sel (heathered tan)

Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for body (length should be shorter than bust circumference, see page 19 for information on needle length)
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 24” / 60 cm for working yoke
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40” / 100 cm for working cast-on and magic loop on sleeves (or use dpns)
US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 24-32” / 60-80 cm (optional) for working ribbing
US 3-4 / 3.25-3.5 mm needle for working bind-off
US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
US 1 / 2.25 mm any length circular needle (for picking up pocket stitches)

Notions
6 stitch markers in different colors
Stitch Holders or scrap yarn to hold Sleeve stitches
Row counter (optional)

Gauge
18 sts and 28 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles